The Wasp — 1889 — page 135: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a cowboy or herder driving a flock of sheep (labeled as "lambs") toward slaughter. The sheep appear to have human faces with names written on them, though most labels are difficult to read clearly in this image. The herder wields a rod or staff, driving them forward with apparent indifference. The satire likely critiques a political or business leader (the herder) manipulating or exploiting groups of people (the "lambs") for harmful purposes. The title's metaphorical language suggests innocent victims being led unknowingly to their doom. Without clearer visibility of the individual labels on the sheep or additional context about *The Wasp* magazine's publication date, I cannot identify the specific political figures or events referenced.